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Roseau, MN

Roseau, MN.

Population: 5,761 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Roseau, MN is $238,969 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $208,064 after a median 35 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, wildfire, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,969

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$238,969
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$240,514
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$208,064
Median list price
$237,471
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
+13.7%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
21
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$931/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,505/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
Schools include
ROSEAU ELEMENTARY, ROSEAU SECONDARY, ROSEAU DIST. AREA LEARNING PROGRAM

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Roseau Municipal Rudy Billberg Field (ROX) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) (49 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
29.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,063
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,688
Average weekly wage
$1,221
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RoseauState medianUS median
Typical home value$238,969$298,060$285,053
Median sale price$208,064$303,661$319,906
Median days on market35 days35 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,063$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Roseau, MN?
$238,969.
What is the median sale price in Roseau, MN?
$208,064.
How long do homes take to sell in Roseau, MN?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Roseau, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roseau, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, wildfire, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Roseau, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roseau, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roseau, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Roseau, MN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Roseau, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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